Escitalopram Induced Bradycardia and Syncope at Therapeutic Dose– A Case Report

International Journal of Research in Health Sciences,2015,3,2,319-320.

Published:April 2015

Type:Case Report

Authors:

Khwaja Saifullah Zafar,
and Granth Kumar

Author(s) affiliations:

Khwaja Saifullah Zafar¹,Granth Kumar²

¹Associate Professor, Dept of General Medicine, UPRIMS & RESEARCH, Saifai, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

²Assistant Professor,Dept of General Medicine, UPRIMS & RESEARCH, Saifai ,Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

Abstract:

Escitalopram is an antidepressant belonging to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, weight changes, and decreased sex drive.We report this case of escitalopram induced bradycardia and syncope for its rarity.

Keywords:Bradycardia, Escitalopram, Syncope